Feb. 8-10: Upper School Musical Theatre Performance of Newsies

Feb. 11: International Parent Rep/Admin Meeting

Feb. 12: Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Feb. 13: Middle School Basketball Fan Night

Feb. 14: Middle and Upper School Choir Concert

Feb. 18-22: Mid-winter Break (No School)

If your family has a guest or guests planning to attend Grandparents and Special Friends Day, don't forget to remind your students about what to do that morning. You should have received an email from Julie Lombardo with a confirmation of the RSVP and details of the day. If you didn't, please contact Julie by email or at 206-816-6208.

In the event of a school closure because of snow, please help us communicate with your child’s grandparent or special friend. We plan to email all guests and, anticipating a possible last-minute update, appreciate your help in sharing any news. Thank you!

Please join us for our winter choir concert featuring the Upper School and Middle School choirs for a night of vocal music on Feb. 14, at Seattle First Baptist Church, at 7:00 pm.

A few times each week our students are now taking over our Instagram account. Don't miss out on the fun! Follow The Northwest School on Instagram at @thenorthwestschool.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:00-8:30 pm
Roosevelt High School

A Gap Year is a post-secondary opportunity for self-exploration and personal growth. This year “on” can lead to clearer direction and motivation for college studies. Gap Year opportunities may include travel, cultural immersion, directed study, service, internship opportunities, and more. For more information about Gap Years and to register for this free event, click here.

The Peer Mentoring Class offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge base around issues that can impact teenagers. Peer Mentors serve as informed, thoughtful, and sensitive resources for students at The Northwest School, and will be asked to take on a leadership role amongst their peers and younger students. The most significant element of being a Peer Mentor is active participation and engagement in the class and in the Northwest community.

The application for the class can be accessed here, and questions can be directed to Megan Reibel, Erin North, or Ryan Griffiths. Interested 10th and 11th grade students should apply online by the end of day on Sunday, March 3.

Both of our varsity basketball teams qualified for the Emerald City League basketball tournament and will play on Monday, Feb. 11, with the winner advancing to the Bi-District tournament.

• Boys' vs. Eastside Prep, 4:00 pm, at Seattle Academy
• Girls' vs. University Prep, 7:00 pm, at The Overlake School

Upcoming weather conditions may impact the league tournament. Our online schedule will be updated accordingly.

In February, we will be holding grade-level parent/guardian meetings for all Upper School grades. The purpose of these meetings is to create a conversation space for discussing grade-specific topics that are of particular interest to our parent community. Dates are listed below. Details are forthcoming. Each meeting takes place in the Dining Hall, 6:30-8:00 pm.

• 11th Grade: Feb. 26
• 12th Grade: Feb. 28

This year, we will be offering spring break camps for any students in 5th-9th grade, on April 8-12. Campers do not need to be Northwest School students.

Online registration for both spring break and summer camps are now open. Summer camp will run from July 8 to August 6. Class selections include annual favorites such as Stained Glass, DIY Robots, and Cooking with NWS, as well as new offerings like Leadership for Social Justice, Urban Farm-to-Table, and Graphic Design.

More information about camps can be found here. Please contact Summer Camp and Extended Learning Director Leilani Nussman with any questions.

Come join us on the final Outdoor Program trip of Trimester 2 as we spend a weekend biking around the San Juan Islands. More information about the trip can be found on the Outdoor Program webpage.

Please click here to view college counseling announcements, upcoming visits and events, and admissions updates.

About E-News: The weekly E-News covers a two-week period of upcoming events, parent reminders, and campus news. For a complete listing of events and important dates, please visit the all school calendar.